Friday, March 15, 2013
This weekend, a Wildwood restaurant turns loose its chef to create homemade Irish dishes for a local St. Patrick's Day celebration.
Stephanie Mulholland, owner of Big Chief Roadhouse restaurant in Wildwood, hopes diners are in the mood to get into an Irish spirit this weekend. In fact, she said her staff has deep-cleaned and re-opened the outside patio area in preparation of the special St. Patrick's Day festivities they have planned. Big Chief will be serving one-pound fish and clips, with coleslaw, on Friday for $10.95. During this weekend, they also will have more Irish fare, such as shepherd's pie, smoked corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew, smoked pastami Reuben sandwiches and regular corned beef. Live music also has been scheduled. Pik'n Lik'n will perform from 8-11 p.m. Friday. A deejay will provide music Saturday. Mulholland said Sunday will be turned into …
Friday, February 22, 2013
It's been customer appreciation month at Indigo Joe's Restaurant in Wildwood. Have you tried the new "IJ's the Greek" yet?
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of Indigo Joe's Restaurant in Wildwood, the IJ's Wildwood staff is serving fresh oysters from Delaware today (Friday) and tomorrow (Saturday). The restaurant-sports-bar at 16721 Main Street in Wildwood has 20 beers on tap, and 33 big-screen TVs from which to watch lots of games. In addition, they typically host a Kentucky Derby watching each year with local horse enthusiasts. As part of the anniversary, live music also is scheduled Saturday from Yukon Jake from 9 p.m. to midnight. Rich Cannon and his band will be in the house to entertain. The restaurant's website indicates this is part of the crew that was selected to do music in George Clooney's film in the Lou a few years ago. New menu items for …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
TAKE PHOTO TOUR: Llywelyn's sixth pub just opened for business Tuesday evening at 2490 Taylor Road in the Dierbergs shopping plaza in Wildwood. Llywelyn’s is Celtic for "Good Times!”
Céad Míle Fáilte! Online translations indicate this Celtic phrase means: "100,000 Welcomes." Customers at a new restaurant in Wildwood may hear it whispered many times from the pub's 45-plus employees. The 6,400-square-foot building, now opened as Llywelyn's Pub in Wildwood, features a 3,200-square-foot patio with outside bar, a gameroom for kids of all ages, and banquet space for events. Overall, it has three distinct and separate areas for dining or private events. The pub's patio in Wildwood can seat 150-plus people. Click here to receive free Patch news alerts about this type of community developments in Eureka and Wildwood. Llywelyn's Pub is said to have some of the best Celtic/American fare in the St. Louis area. They feature fresh …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A new concept was announced regarding this historic dining spot to be revived by its new owner.
Ready for a new tasting place and wine bar? Bethany Mehard, new owner of a historic, vacated restaurant—The Pond Inn—in Wildwood announced via new signage what her vision of the upcoming gathering spot will be. The buildings are located at 17250 Manchester Road and the intersection of Pond Road. See previous article for more background and photos: Pond Inn Restaurant to be Revived According to The Pond Inn website, the renovated buildings will be available for private events, wine club membership and seasonal fare. General manager Michael Sottile states an outdoor patio also will be part of the offerings. Original plans were for The Pond Inn to reopen during this spring. Click here to register for the free Eureka-Wildwood Patch morning …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The outdoor patio and bar area for this new restaurant in Wildwood is coming along, given this winter's mild weather.
A 3,200-square-foot patio, complete with an outdoor bar, was planned as part of the new Llywelyn’s Pub opening in Wildwood. Wildwood director of planning and parks Joe Vujnich said a portion of the new Llywelyn's outdoor area will be constructed and devoted to being a "pocket park." Click here to sign up for the free Eureka-Wildwood Patch morning newsletters to keep up with this restaurant and other area businesses. Vujnich said when Dierbergs originally developed at the current location, two areas were set aside as private pocket parks, but that open space was not required by the city at that time. "With the new restaurant needing space for an outdoor venue, a portion of this private park area could be converted for that use." Read …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
A "coming soon" sign went up prior to New Year's at the new restaurant location in Wildwood. But it's a couple of other proposed signs that caught the attention of city leaders.
A public hearing was held by Wildwood's Planning and Zoning commissioners on Dec. 17 regarding the request from Llywelyn's Pub managers to erect four different business signs for their upcoming restaurant at 2490 Taylor Road. The hearing was conducted at Wildwood City Hall. Brett Bennett, Llywelyn's proprietor, requested modifications to the city's C-8 Planned Commercial District No. 1001, which authorizes only two signs on buildings for businesses. Bennett also wanted to erect signs facing the east side of Taylor Road and the north side of Manchester Road. As stated in the notification of this public hearing, the proposed size, height and mounting details of the additional signs did not meet the requirements of the underlying sign …
Monday, November 19, 2012
One of Wildwood's historic restaurants has a new owner who says she will restore the location to its former glory.
One historic restaurant—The Pond Inn—has sat vacant in Wildwood at 17250 Manchester Road and the intersection of Pond Road for several years now. But it will be vacant no more in the future, as noted at Wildwood's city council meeting on Monday. Signs of refurbishing there were noticed by several Wildwoodians lately. Activity at the location is a welcomed sight. The property once operated as an inn and restaurant, but closed some years ago due to a fire. Bethany Mehard and her husband, William, purchased a home in Wildwood this January. She also purchased the Pond Inn property, indicating she hopes to reopen it in early April as a restaurant bearing its former name, Pond Inn. Wildwood director of planning and parks Joe Vujnich said Monday …
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
A Llywelyn's Pub under way in Wildwood Town Center gained approval to serve liquor Tuesday evening. Now the opening is expected in early February.
A public hearing was conducted at Tuesday night's Wildwood city council meeting regarding granting permission to the owners of Llywelyn's Pub to serve liquor by the drink. Click here to sign up for the free Eureka-Wildwood Patch newsletter to keep up with developments of this new restaurant. Wildwood city clerk Lynne Greene-Beldner presented all the necessary documentation, indicating the pub's license application had approval from both the city's Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the St. Louis County Police Department-Wildwood (6th) Precinct representatives. The liquor license was approved by council members. Council member Jim Kranz, Ward 7, asked about the expected space of the new location, which will be 2490 Taylor Road. Llywelyn'…
Monday, November 5, 2012
Dierberg’s shopping plaza in Wildwood is slated to offer a new restaurant, touting an Irish-American menu, by the beginning of January.
Llywelyn’s Pub will be opening in Wildwood, according to the restaurant's Facebook page. The newest location will be in Wildwood Town Center/Dierberg’s shopping plaza. The Wildwood location will join five other pubs within the regional franchise located in the Central West End, Soulard, St. Charles, Webster Groves and O’Fallon, MO. There is also a franchise in Kansas City. The newest Llywelyn’s will offer 6,400 square feet of space to kick back with a pint of beer and play darts, or enjoy pub fare with family and friends, according to Sauce Magazine. There will be a game room and banquet space, as well as a 3,200-square-foot patio, complete with an outdoor bar. The architectural renderings of the Wildwood pub accompany this article. The …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
HEAR SAMPLES OF MUSIC ON THESE VIDEOS: For diners who seek some great rock and blues with their meal, head to Wildwood Pub & Grill on Thursday evenings.
Wildwood Pub & Grill owner Jeff Allee is hosting "Autumn Nights on the Patio" from 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, featuring live acoustic music by Johnny Chase. "I would classify my music as rock and pop from the 60s through 90s, plus soulful music based on now," Chase said. Chase’s solo debut was entitled "801 Days." His song, "By Your Side," has been used multiple times on the MTV hit show NEXT, while his "Fear to Fall," has been included on HBO’s Entourage Season 3 promo spots and DVD. Chase said "801 Days" spotlights 11 self-penned songs that are filled with first-hand feelings. The CD’s title poignantly refers to the number of days Chase’s young son lived. Originally written to facilitate his own healing after his son’s death, Chase said he …
Julie Brown Patton
10:44 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013
We got the sweet potato fries, too; really enjoyed the Cajun mayo that accompanied them. It was a great blend with the fries, but not overly spicy. Thanks. more ›